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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.91, 1,021.35 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.91, 1,021.35 and 193.92 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 1,021.35 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/1,021.35 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 1,021.35 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 198,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,060.19/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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